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Epilogue: How did it all end?
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You spent your whole summer relaxing and hanging out with your marefriend Rainbow Dash. You two both got up to many adventures both in the bedroom and out. Besides seeing a variety of Wonderbolts shows and performances, you two also went out to movies and fancy dinners.
Before you knew it, your 8 weeks of summer fun were already up, bringing you two back to the school routine. You spent your second year very productively, putting your full effort into your work and sports. Your Wingball team eventually did make it through onto the national league, giving you and Thunder the chance to play on the big stage.
You, Thunder and the rest of the team would spend many weeks in and out of school. Often going on tours to other parts of the country. You played against many of the finest young sports ponies in Equestria, winning and losing your fair share of games.
What made you try your best? The fact you knew somepony was waiting for you when you returned. Every time you returned from your tours you would always head straight to Rainbow's dorm first. She would always be waiting for you inside, usually with the intention of giving you a reward for your brilliant efforts.
Then the day came.
The same spring day that would be permanently engraved into your mind.
You have just returned from another tour, successfully winning the Intermediate cup. One final year of this and you would graduate with your flying colours. You quickly flew straight over to Dashie's dorm, half expecting the usual fare. You make your near perfect landing on your usual spot and cal out to her window.
No reply.
That's ok I guess...
The lack of response didn't scare you. She often hid inside, waiting to surprise you as you entered. You make for the door but quickly find the door to be securely locked. You do the only other gentlecolt thing there is to do.
You fly up to the window, which was slightly ajar. You lift it open and fly in slowly. You expect the usual Wonderbolt covered walls with various merchandise and souvenirs you got her lying on the shelves. To your surprise you notice the whole shelves devoid of any nick-knacks and the walls returned to their dull off white paint scheme.
Thoughts start to race though your head. You feel that addictive adrenaline rush coming on. You look around the room fearing the worst.
On top of the perfectly pressed bed sheets you spot a cyan blue envelope sealed with a rainbow wax stamp. You curiously pick it up and read the addressee:
To: Lighting Strike
You rip the delicate parcel open and quickly smell the distinct odour inside. The same shampoo and deodorant brand Dashie uses. You pull the folded letter close to your nose and breathe in that wonderful, memorable flavour. You quickly unfold the light blue paper and read the note slowly.
Dear Lightning,
You know I hate writing sobby letters so I’m going to cut straight to it.
I'm sorry you had to find this letter where you did but I couldn't take it any longer.
You feel a small part of your heart crunch as you read the letter
I'm sorry but the things the school wanted for me and the things I wanted for myself just didn't match. I know I'm a great flier but I just can’t handle the crazy schoolwork. I hope you don't think I'm a coward for what I'm doing but I want you to know that I still love you and no other pony could ever replace that thing we had together.
I can't stay here in Cloudsdale but I don't know where I'm going to go. Don't worry about me; just do what you do best. You'll find me someday because I'm gonna get into the Wonderbolts. Look me up if you ever find me.
Never forget... I still love you.
With Love,
Skittles
You spot a tear stain the bottom of the letter and you fold it back into the envelope. You feel the fiery glow in your heart die out and you sit up on the bed. Your one and only love in life had left you but you can’t stay hung up on it.
You take it like a stallion and tuck the letter under your wings. You mutter quietly under your breath.
"I love you too.... Skittles..."
You prime your wings and head off back to your dorm. You had school work you still needed to finish...
Another year you still had to finish.
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THE END
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Such a sad ending. The sequel is well on its way to being written and I hope you're all excited to see how the second part of the story goes...
Remember. Still looking for OC names (if confused, refer to chapter 10 bottom of page)